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10 Steps To Declutter Your Closet : Part II

Part II: Let’s finish up strong….. Last week, we laid groundwork for getting the space (and our mind) ready to clean up the junk and non-value added “stuff”. Today, you can download the FINAL FIVE steps to declutter your closet to create more space and, frankly, more control in that tiny space that causes so much angst for all of us! After today, it’s on! You’ll have a little more space to breathe and a little more control of

2016/04/06

Lifestyle & Tech

10 Steps To Declutter Your Closet : Part I

Part I: Let’s start with the easy stuff….. It could be termed “psychological warfare” because cleaning your closet can really take it out of you! Although not the simplest task, Blueprint for Style has created a 10-step surefire process in two parts to “Declutter Your Closet“! The download provides useful style insights along with a step-by-step process to gain control of your closet and get back a little space in the process! You may not realize it immediately but, this is

2016/03/30

How-to Spring Clean Your Closet

I’m a big fan of TopShelf Clothes (indeed I even talk about them in my book, Without Saying A Word) so when they asked for my insights on “spring cleaning”, I jumped at the opportunity! Spring cleaning is all about getting ready so let’s get ready to be more stylish!! Warm weather seems to come out of nowhere, and while it’s a pleasant change, it also leaves you scrounging your bedroom for last season’s clothing. {original phot removed} I’ve got

2014/04/18

Spring Cleaning Tips: #4 (sweaters & bottoms)

Men & sweaters: these should be a staple in your wardrobe and, like crayola, come in many colors and styles. Focus on 1 or 2 cardigans, 1 zip-front sweater that can double as a jacket but not as stiff, and 3-5 pullovers (crewneck or v-neck….v-neck being optimal especially if you’re more solid). There are others but, let’s start with that so, if they have holes…take them to your tailorwho can tell you whether they are repairable otherwise, let them go.

2010/04/27

Spring Cleaning Tips: #3 (pants & shoes)

Men & pants: just like the ladies, if you’re having trouble fastening the last button, (take a silent moment) and agree to let them go! If you’re under 45 and your pants have darts/inverted pleats, please discard them. and for the professional man, if you own more than three pairs of sweats, please explain….because all of your work and outings don’t even lend themselves to having that many- trash them. Women & shoes: this is a sensitive subject so let’s

2010/04/20

Spring Cleaning Tips: #2 (shirts & sweaters)

Men & shirts: a few have little itsy bitsy teeny holes in them…likely from keeping the plastic on them so, let them go. Any shirt that has a frayed or slightly discolored collar, just say ‘goodbye’; and consider any shirt where you can no longer button the top button as too small!! Women & sweaters: ‘fabric shavers are great wardrobe extenders (used for removing the occasional peeling) but if you have to do the entire sweater and it takes more

2010/04/09

Spring Cleaning Tips: #1 (shoes & tees)

Men & shoes: remove empty shoe boxes, discard any casual shoes older than four years and with more than a 1-inch sole, and throw away any shoe you’ve been ‘planning’ to get re-soled across the last year and haven’t…you haven’t worn it and obviously didn’t miss it! Women & tees: ‘search and destroy’ any tees with stains (or turn them into cleaning rags), throw away all tees with underarm stains (you know you have them….tsk tsk tsk), and chuck any

2010/04/06

Spring has Sprung!

Look what’s coming to Blueprint for Style in APRIL: Sequins during the day …. unheard of! Too Many Mags to Mention – In Style, Vogue, Details, Vanity Fair, Elle, More, Lucky, GQ … which ones do we read for what?! Spring Cleaning – when, what to get rid of, what to keep & what to add Packing Right – how to pack for the first big travel weekends Men & more … adding the ‘right‘ stuff Ladies & less … removing

2010/03/29

Trash Your Closet for Spring!

You heard right – the best way to welcome spring is by ‘trashing your closet‘. You’ve got tons of stuff in there that doesn’t work, is too big, a little too tight, represents the glory days (never to be regained)…and, frankly, no room to stash your new purchases. So, today Blueprint for Style is bringing out the big guns and giving you a few keep tips to prepare your closet (and your wallet) for spring: Make space on your floor (or

2010/03/09

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